Module Details

Module Code: ZPSY C1101
Module Title: Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
Title: Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Niamh Spratt
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to introduce students to the core topics, underlying theories and basic psychological constructs in sport and exercise psychology.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Explain the major concepts studied in sport and exercise psychology (e.g. personality, motivation, stress, confidence, feedback, etc.)
LO2 Relate and apply psychological concepts to the sport and exercise setting
LO3 Identify interventions that may be used by sport and exercise psychologists to improve performance and increase participation in sport and exercise.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Introduction to Sport and Exercise Psychology
History and evolution of sport and exercise psychology. Role of a sport and exercise psychologist.
Basic psychological concepts
Introduction to different areas within sport and exercise psychology such as personality, motivation, arousal, anxiety, stress, attitudes, confidence, leadership, group dynamics, physical activity and health psychology
Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
Introduction to psychological skills training (e.g. goal setting, imagery, self-talk etc.)
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
The continuous assessment strategy may incorporate essays, presentations, reflective logs, case studies, in-class tests and written reports.
No Project
No Practical
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Independent learning 15 Weeks per Stage 6.73 101
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Richard Cox. (2012), Sport Psychology: Concepts and Application, 7th. McGraw-Hill Publishing, [ISBN: 978007802247].
  • Weinberg, Robert S.,Gould, Daniel. (2018), Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 6E, 7th. Human Kinetics, p.664, [ISBN: 9781492572350].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Stuart J. H. Biddle, Nanette Mutrie and Trish Gorely. (2015), Psychology of physical activity, 3rd. Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxon ; Routledge, c2008., [ISBN: 0415366658].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Journal of Applied Sport Psychology.
  • Journal of Sport and Exercie Psychology.
  • International Journal of Sport Psychology.
Other Resources
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